Chess Pieces Details |
Height |
Base |
King |
4.4" (111 mm) |
1.8" (45 mm) |
Queen |
3.7" (95 mm) |
1.8" (45 mm) |
Bishop |
3.5" (88 mm) |
1.6" (41 mm) |
Knight |
3.1" (80 mm) |
1.6" (41 mm) |
Rook |
2.6" (67 mm) |
1.6" (41 mm) |
Pawn |
2.4" (62 mm) |
1.4" (34 mm) |
Total Weight Of Chess Set |
2150 grams (75.83 oz) |
Dark Pieces |
Ebony Wood (Diospyros ebenum) |
Light Pieces |
Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
Recommended Board Size |
(2.16") (55 mm) sq. |
American Adios chess pieces are made in ebony wood and boxwood. The king is 4.4" high. The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. This set is Triple Weighted and the chess pieces have thick green felt on their bases.
Weight : 2150 grams (75.83 oz). Please note that the weight in the set is added manually so the final weight of the set can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.
Design & Quality: Appropriately weighted these pieces are very stable on board and a pleasure to touch and feel. Each piece is meticulously carved and buff polished by hand to give it a rich and long lasting shine. The design, quality and craftsmanship of these chess pieces is unmatched.
Why American Adios Series?
The knight in this chess set has been dedicated to racing horse Adois, who was multiple world champion during his racing career. Born in 1940, Adois is the most well known horse in the history of harness racing. Apart from the races won, Adios was more famous for siring champion harness racing horses. His pedigree won Eight Little Brown Jugs and Two Triple Crowns of Harness Racing for Pacers. A race, a golf club, a course and a book, Adios: The Big Daddy of Harness Racing were name after this world famous horse.
In-Box items: Retail package consists of 34 chessmen, 2 extra queens included. chess board NOT included in this sale.
Caution: These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant
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